I am concerned with the lack of proper income that my ex-wife will have (including child support) that she will not be taking the children to a good residence. She has mentioned getting a roommate and moving in with people. I do not know who these people are…
My questions are as follows:
- Do I have a say in the people that are living in the same household as my children, and can she just move anyone in at anytime?
- Can she take them out of state without my consent to relocate?
- Do I have a say in the type of residence that my children will be residing in?
Your ex-wife can reside wherever and with whomever she pleases although she cannot subject the minor children to abuse or neglectful environments. However, sometimes these issues can be addressed in a custody court order by stating guidelines about living conditions for each parent to follow.
While your ex-wife can take the children and relocate out of state, she should not do so. You are able to get an ex parte (emergency) custody order where one parent is attempting to remove the minor children from the jurisdiction of the State of North Carolina.
You generally do not have a say in the residence that your ex-wife acquires however, guidelines about this can be addressed in a custody court order.
Anna Ayscue
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